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OAHU LANE CLOSURES FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 12 – SEPT. 18PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

— FARRINGTON HIGHWAY —

1) NANAKULI Lane closure on Farrington Highway in the eastbound direction between Hookele Street and Piliokahi Avenue on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for sign installations. 2) PEARL CITY (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Two lanes closed on Farrington Highway in the westbound direction between Waiawa Road and the Kamehameha Highway Overpass on Sunday night, Sept. 13, through Friday morning, Sept. 18, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., nightly, for the rail project. For more information, please visit the project website for The Rail at http://www.honolulutransit.org/.3) WAIANAE Lane closure on Farrington Highway in the westbound direction between Ala Walua Street and Kaulawaha Road on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for utility replacements. 4) WAIANAE Right lane closed on Farrington Highway in the westbound direction between Manuulaula Street and Liopolo Street on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for tree trimming. 5) WAIPAHU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure of the Farrington Highway eastbound On-Ramp to the H-1 Freeway on Sunday night, Sept. 13, through Friday morning, Sept. 18, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., nightly, for the rail project. For more information, please visit the project website for The Rail at http://www.honolulutransit.org/.6) WAIPAHU (WEEKEND WORK) Honolulu Rail Transit will be working on Farrington Highway this week at various locations. Please visit The Rail’s project website for more details at http://www.honolulutransit.org/.

— H-1 FREEWAY —

1) EWA Shoulder closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Ewa Off-Ramp (Exit 5A) and the Kualakai Parkway Underpass on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for utility installations.2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Punahou Street Off-Ramp (Exit 23) and Ainakoa Avenue on Sunday, Sept. 13, through Friday morning, Sept. 18, from 9 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., nightly, for striping installations.3) PEARL CITY TO WAIPAHU Two right lanes closed on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Pearl City/Waimalu Off-Ramp (Exit 10) and the H-1/H-2 Split on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for deck widening. For more information, visit the project website at www.pmcontraflow.com or call the project hotline at (808) 945-1144.4) PEARL HARBOR Right lane closure of the Arizona Memorial/Stadium Off-Ramp (Exit 15A) of the H-1 Freeway to Kamehameha Highway in the westbound direction on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the rail project. For more information, please visit the project website for The Rail at http://www.honolulutransit.org/.5) SALT LAKE TO HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (NIGHT WORK) Partial closures of the Keehi Interchange ramps on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction on Tuesday night, Sept. 15, through Friday morning, Sept. 18, from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m., nightly, for deck sealing. All ramps will remain open. Motorists are advised to pay attention to all traffic control signs, allow for extra travel time and slow down in the work zone area.6) WAIPAHU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of the Waipahu Off-Ramp (Exit 8B) from the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction on Sunday night, Sept. 13, through Friday morning, Sept. 18, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., nightly, for the rail project. For more information, please visit the project website for The Rail at http://www.honolulutransit.org/.

— H-3 FREEWAY —

1) KANEOHE Right lane closure on the H-3 Freeway at the H-3 Tunnels from the Likelike Highway Underpass to 250 feet past the tunnel exit on Monday, Sept. 14, through Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., daily, for routine tunnel maintenance. · Right lane closure in the Honolulu-bound direction on Monday, Sept. 14. · Right lane closure in the Kaneohe-bound direction on Tuesday, Sept. 15.2) KANEOHE Lane closure on the H-3 Freeway in both directions between the Mokapu Saddle Road Underpass and the Kamehameha Highway Off-Ramp (Exit 11) on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily, for median maintenance.

— KALANIANAOLE HIGHWAY —

1) HAWAII KAI Right lane closed on Kalanianaole Highway in the eastbound direction between West Hind Drive and Lunalilo Home Road on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for pavement striping installations and intersection work as part of the Kalanianaole Highway Resurfacing project.2) HAWAII KAI Two lanes closed on Kalanianaole Highway in the eastbound direction on Monday, Sept. 14, between East Hind Drive and East Halemaumau Street for lane marker installations as part of the Kalanianaole Highway Resurfacing project. Traffic will be contraflowed in a westbound lane. Special Duty Police Officer will be available to assist traffic and pedestrians.3) HAWAII KAI Lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway in the eastbound direction between Kealahou Street and the Hawaii Kai Golf Course on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility installations.

— KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY —

1) HAUULA Alternating lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Imua Place and Haleaha Road on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for utility repairs.2) HAUULA Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the southbound direction between Makao Road and Pokiwai Place on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for pole replacements.3) KAAAWA Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the northbound direction between Keo Place and Trout Farm Road on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily, for emergency shoreline improvements. Traffic will be contraflowed in the remaining open lane. Motorists are advised to expect delays.4) KAAAWA Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the southbound direction between Lihimauna Road and Kualoa Ranch on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for utility replacements.5) KAHUKU Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the southbound direction between Puuluana Street and South Golf Course Road on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for pole replacements.6) MILILANI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) All lanes closed on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Waipio Uka Street and Lanikuhana Avenue on Sunday night, Sept. 13, through Friday morning, Sept. 18, from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. nightly, for road striping and drainage and guardrail work. General traffic will be re-routed to H-2 freeway but local traffic access for Kipapa Gulch residents has been coordinated to be escorted through the project site as needed. Advisory message boards have been placed near Ka Uka Boulevard and Lanikuhana Avenue with the work schedule.7) MILILANI Lane closures on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Ka Uka Boulevard and Waihau Street on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for intersection traffic signal work and guardrail and pavement striping installations. One lane in both directions will be open for motorists at all times. Motorists are advised to expect traffic delays and use alternate roadways such as Kuahelani Avenue, Meheula Parkway, Lanikuhana Avenue, Ka Uka Boulevard and the H-2 freeway.8) PEARL CITY TO AIEA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Honolulu Rail Transit will be working on Kamehameha Highway this week at various locations. · 24/7 lane closures in both directions between Waiawa Road and Acacia Road. · 24/7 lane closures in both directions between Acacia Road and Waimano Home Road. · 24/7 lane closures in both directions between Lipoa Place and Pali Momi Street. · Lane closures in the westbound direction between Pali Momi Street and Honomanu Street, Monday through Friday. · Lane closures in both directions between Puu Poni Street and Kaonohi Street, Monday through Friday. · Lane closures in the westbound direction between Salt Lake Boulevard and Honomanu Street, Monday through Friday. Please visit The Rail’s project website for more details at http://www.honolulutransit.org/.9) WAIKANE Lane closure in the southbound direction between Kualoa Regional Park and Johnson Road on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily, for utility repairs. A contraflow will be in effect.10) WAIKANE Lane closure in the northbound direction between Waiahole Valley Road and Haupoa Street on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily, for guardrail replacements. A contraflow will be in effect.11) WAIKANE TO HAUULA Roving lane closure in both direction betweens Waiahole Valley Road and Pokiwai Place on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., daily, for tree trimming.

— NIMITZ HIGHWAY —

1) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Alternating lane closure on Nimitz Highway in both directions between Libby Street and River Street on Monday night, Sept. 14, through Friday morning, Sept. 18, from 8:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., nightly, for sewage repairs.2) HONOLULU Right lane closure on Nimitz Highway in the eastbound direction between Awa Street and Smith Street on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for concrete pours.3) HONOLULU Right lane closure on Nimitz Highway in the eastbound direction between Alakawa Street and Pacific Street on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for sidewalk repairs.4) PEARL HARBOR Right lane closure on Nimitz Highway at the Arizona Memorial/Stadium Off-Ramp to Kamehameha Highway in the westbound direction on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the rail project. For more information, please visit the project website for The Rail at http://www.honolulutransit.org/.

— NIMITZ HIGHWAY MAKAI FRONTAGE ROAD —

1) HONOLULU Single lane closure on the Nimitz Highway Makai Frontage Road in the eastbound direction between Center Drive and Valkenburgh Street on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the rail project.

1) HONOLULU Lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in both directions between Queen Street and Atkinson Drive on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily, for concrete pumping and deliveries.2) HONOLULU Right lane closed on Ala Moana Boulevard in the eastbound direction between Kahanamoku Street and Kalakaua Avenue on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily, for sewage maintenance.

— VINEYARD BOULEVARD —

1) HONOLULU Roving single lane closures on Vineyard Boulevard in both directions between Palama Street and the eastbound H-1 Freeway On-Ramp on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for road repairs and landscape maintenance.

— LILIHA STREET —

1) HONOLULU Lane closure on Liliha Street in the northbound direction between North King Street and Vineyard Boulevard on Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily, for sidewalk reconstruction.

— MIDDLE STREET —

1) KALIHI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Alternating lane closure on Middle Street in both directions between North King Street and Kamehameha Highway on Friday night, Sept. 11, through Saturday morning, Sept. 12, and Monday night, Sept. 14, through Saturday morning, Sept. 19, from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m., nightly, for the Middle Street Pavement Reconstruction project. There will also be a 24/7 southbound median lane closure and sidewalk closure on the west side of Middle Street. Signage will be posted instructing pedestrians to use the east sidewalk.